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Cognos - How to make visible again a hidden entry? (2012 SP2)

QUESTION:
In Cognos connection, I have set an entry (folder) as hidden.
I cannot access it anymore, is it possible to make it visible again?


ANSWER:
By design, users are not entitled to view hidden entries.

To set the entry visible again,

User solution:
1. Logged as the user, have a look in the user’s « My area options » wizard
2. Click on “My Preferences”
3. In the General tab, check the checkbox “Show hidden entries”
4. Click on “Ok”

Admin solution:
1. launch “IBM Cognos Administration” from
2. Go to Cognos Administration -> Security -> Users, groups and Roles -> Changepoint -> Users
3. For your user, click on the “Set Properties” button
4. Go in the “Preferences” tab and check “Show Hidden entries”
5. Click on “Ok”